The 'MacGyver' Quiz

"MacGyver" gave the classic action hero an everyman feel, relying on clever engineering and everyday objects to stop the bad guys and save the day. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of the show, its characters and most memorable moments.

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Question 1 of 30

What year did "MacGyver" premiere on television?

1981

1985

"MacGyver" first hit the airwaves on Sept. 22, 1985, and entertained audiences with its on-the-fly engineering until 1992.

1989

Question 2 of 30

How many seasons did the show last?

five

six

seven

"MacGyver" ran for 139 episodes over seven seasons.

Question 3 of 30

Who played the leading role in "MacGyver"?

Richard Dean Anderson

Anderson, who previously starred in "Emerald Point N.A.S." and "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," had the starring role on "MacGyver."

David Hasselhoff

Don Johnson

Question 4 of 30

What is MacGyver's weapon of choice?

machine gun

lasso

Swiss army knife

MacGyver tended to eschew guns in favor of his trusty Swiss army knife, which served as both weapon and tool.

Question 5 of 30

True or false: MacGyver never used a gun throughout the series.

true

false

While MacGyver was against the use of firearms, he did use a gun several times throughout the series, including in the pilot episode.

Question 6 of 30

Who is MacGyver's closest friend?

James

Jack

Schemer Jack Dalton is MacGyver's best friend throughout the series.

John

Question 7 of 30

How can you tell when Jack is stretching the truth?

He laughs.

His eye twitches.

Jack has a habit of stretching the truth, which one can easily discern because of the way his eye twitches when he lies.